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Know Your Candidates 2024: Pete Serrano, Washington Attorney General

Pete earned his bachelor's degree in Italian from the University of California at Davis, a master's degree in environmental law from the University of Vermont, and his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. He is married to his wife, P.J.  They have 3 children.  

Pete is the general counsel and board president of the Silent Majority Foundation. He previously worked as an environmental lawyer at the United States Department of Energy at Hanford and contributed to the Vermont Department of Natural Resources.

Pete Serrano is the mayor of Pasco, Washington. He has also been on the Pasco city council since 2018.

Pete Serrano has repeatedly sued the state, now he’s running for state attorney general

Supports legislation to charge fentanyl dealers with felonies, and increase penalties for adults who allow their children to gain access to illegal drugs.

- Supports legislation to charge fentanyl dealers with felonies, and increase penalties for adults who allow their children to gain access to illegal drugs.

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Supports the development of biofuels and nuclear energy.

Believes in strong environmental protections, emphasizing the importance of environmental law in his early career.

Believes in strong environmental protections.

Supports funding for drug abuse treatment.

Advocates for responsible firearm ownership.

- Supports the development of biofuels and nuclear energy.
- Believes in strong environmental protections.
- Supports funding for drug abuse treatment.
- Advocates for responsible firearm ownership.

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As an environmental lawyer at the United States Department of Energy, worked on projects like converting government land into a solar farm and cleaning up the Hanford Site.

- As an environmental lawyer at the United States Department of Energy, worked on projects like converting government land into a solar farm and cleaning up the Hanford Site.

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As a state representative, drafted and advocated for legislation to regulate junk yards.

Drafted and advocated for legislation to regulate junk yards.

Wants to fight computer-based fraud and cybercrime.

Said he would use the Consumer Protection Act to “make sure the individual recipient of services is fairly treated”.

- Drafted and advocated for legislation to regulate junk yards.
- Wants to fight computer-based fraud and cybercrime.
- Said he would use the Consumer Protection Act to “make sure the individual recipient of services is fairly treated”.

Consumer Protection

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Pete Serrano

Pete Serrano is the General Counsel and Board President of the Silent Majority Foundation. He previously worked as an environmental lawyer at the United States Department of Energy at Hanford and contributed to the Vermont Department of Natural Resources.

Pete Serrano is currently the mayor of Pasco, Washington.  He has also been on the Pasco city council since 2018.

Opposes the use of emergency orders, stating they will be "scrutinized and litigated" if any office oversteps constitutional and legal boundaries.

Plans to work with communities, law enforcement, and policymakers to address rising crime rates and ensure responsible firearm ownership.

Supports responsible firearm ownership and effective crime prevention strategies to ensure public safety.

Believes in balancing environmental conservation with effective regulation.

Supports constitutional, rational firearm regulations that respect the rights of law-abiding citizens while ensuring public safety.

Promises to use all available resources to defend the U.S. Constitution and state constitutional laws.

Supports government accountability and transparency.

Believes the government should not operate in secrecy or impose its will on the people without clear communication and justification.

Believes the public should be informed of the Attorney General’s office actions and decisions.

Promises to ensure the office operates with complete openness, fostering a relationship of trust and clarity with the citizens of Washington.

Believes in a government that actively communicates and invites public participation, aligning with the Republican ethos of limited government intervention.

Believes his legal background as a prosecutor and judge demonstrates his commitment and capability for the role of Washington's Attorney General.

Pete earned his master's degree in environmental law from the University of Vermont and his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law.

Pete previously worked as an environmental lawyer at the United States Department of Energy.

- Pete earned his master's degree in environmental law from the University of Vermont and his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law.
- Pete previously worked as an environmental lawyer at the United States Department of Energy.

Promises to provide "a much needed check on government overreach."

Said, "As Attorney General, it will not be my job to pick winners and losers."

As of October 8, 2024, Pete Serrano’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The attorney general is the head of the Department of Justice. They represent the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and trial courts in all cases involving the state’s interest and defend court state officers or employees acting in their official capacities.
- The attorney general protects the public by upholding the Consumer Protection Act and enforcing laws against anti-competitive business practices.
- The attorney general investigates and prosecutes persons accused of crimes when a county prosecutor (or in rare instances the governor) refers jurisdiction of a criminal case and the attorney general accepts the referral.
- The attorney general is elected in presidential election years and serves a four-year term.
- They are paid an annual salary of $172,259.